Bloody Sword

Blood symbolizes violence, martyrdom, sacrifice, injustice, tyranny, oppression, or victory in battle. In conjunction with a sword evokes both the literal violence inherent in the jihadi struggle and the possibilities of a military victory. The blood on a sword being held by a fighter emphasizes the strength and power of the jihadi fighter and affords him and inflated stature (that of a strong successful warrior). It could also refer to the fight or battle (literally or figuratively), and could connect him to notions of the Islamic past, especially to first generation Muslims, and their success in Jihad. Blood dripping from a sword may have a strong Salafi سلفی  connection.